Minnesota Department of Transportation

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I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge

Mississippi River Crossing in downtown Minneapolis

About the collapse

On Aug. 1, 2007, Minnesota suffered a tragedy of historic proportions when the I-35W bridge (bridge 9340) over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. Our hearts continue to go out to the victims, families and others affected by the collapse.

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On Aug. 1, 2007 the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. The new bridge opened at 5 a.m. on Sept. 18, 2008.

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